The Herd with Colin Cowherd What's Wright - Best Of - Ravens FIRE John Harbaugh, Top 5 NFL Playoff Storylines + Wild Card Predictions | Nick Wright
Jan 11, 2026
The shocking firing of John Harbaugh marked a turning point for the Ravens after a tough loss against the Steelers. What’s next for Lamar Jackson? Nick dives into the NFL Playoff storylines, spotlighting Josh Allen's Super Bowl quest and the pressure on young quarterbacks like Caleb Williams and Drake Maye. He also shares predictions for the Wild Card weekend, weighing matchups like Rams vs. Panthers and Chargers vs. Patriots, and debates the potential of Aaron Rodgers leading the Steelers to an unlikely run.
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Ravens’ Decade Of Heartbreak
- The Baltimore Ravens have suffered recurring, dramatic late-season collapses across nearly a decade, creating institutional 'scar tissue.'
- Nick Wright argues this pattern makes a coaching change sensible despite John Harbaugh's historic competence.
Lamar’s Brilliance And Inconsistency
- Lamar Jackson has flashes of transcendent play but also inconsistent, shaky performances within the same games and seasons.
- Wright says brilliance alone can't erase season-long mistakes and availability issues that cost the Ravens.
Coach Change To Secure Quarterback Future
- Wright believes Lamar Jackson is likely 'over' John Harbaugh and that keeping Harbaugh would hamper future contract talks.
- He frames firing Harbaugh as a move to preserve Lamar's long-term commitment and reset negotiations.